The Australian Inland Mission Hostel is referred to as the original Alice Springs Hospital in the State Library description of this photograph. The photograph was taken when the building was opened in 1926.
This photograph is part of the Australian Inland Mission collection.
The Australian Inland Mission Hostel was known locally as Adelaide House.
Digital copy of paper file and documents
Digital copy of paper file and documents
Digital copy of paper file and documents
This image shows various buildings at the Aboriginal Inland Mission at Phillip Creek. The purpose of these buildings and whether or not they would have housed children in care at the Mission is not known.
Edited from the description: Griffiths House was built to accommodate children attending school in Alice Springs. Opened in 1941 as a service club.